Some legal name changes are free, such as changing your last name when you get married or divorced, but most require a court petition. The minimum cost will be the charge for the court filing fee in your jurisdiction. If you hire an attorney, wish to change the name of a minor or require criminal screening, expect to pay more.
Remember that declining an invitation doesn't mean you're rejecting the person who sent it to you. It's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation.2  Don't wait. 3  Be thankful. 4  Be honest. 5  Ask for a different time. 6  Don't over-explain. 7  Send something.t's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation. 2  Putting the invitation aside to deal with later isn't good for you or the person who sent it.
Doing the Asking. 1  1. Consider asking her in person. If you want to keep things old fashioned and simple, then ask her in person. 2  2. Ask via phone or computer. In this day and age, asking somebody out via text, Facebook, or email is not always acceptable, though is understood and used by many. 3  3. Think of a romantic gesture.